GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
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converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
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